:: PAF Graduation Parade 2020 ::

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Graduation Parade 143 GD (P), 89 Eng, 99 AD, 23 Admin & Special Duties, 09 Nav and 07 Log Courses

16 April, 2020: “Guarding aerial frontiers of Pakistan and measuring up to nation's expectations are sacred responsibilities. Put in your best to befittingly live up to the trust that the nation has reposed in you”, said Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, while addressing the graduation parade at PAF Academy, Asghar Khan today. He was the chief guest at the graduation ceremony of 143rd GD (P), 89th Engineering, 99th Air Defence, 23rd Admin & Special Duties,09th Navigation and 07th Logistics courses. Owing to COVID-19 threat, guests were not invited for the ceremony to ensure precautionary measures related to prevalent situation in letter and spirit. Addressing the graduating officers, the Air Chief said, “ You are the proud custodians of valuable traditions set by our predecessors who transformed PAF into an efficient fighting force.

Therefore, your quest for excellence does not culminate with your graduation". Highlighting the current situation the Air Chief further said that PAF has implemented all measures in line with the guidelines by Government of Pakistan to preserve force readiness and ensure safety of personnel. He also assured the nation that PAF remains committed and prepared to respond, when called for. A total of 115 Aviation Cadets graduated at the occasion. The Chief Guest awarded branch insignias to the graduating officers and also gave away trophies to the distinction holders.

Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for Best Performance in Flying Training and the coveted Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Flying Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Academy Under Officer Haider Zameer Afridi; whereas Aviation Cadet Seargent Muhammad Kamran Arif was awarded Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for Best Performance in Engineering and the coveted Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering. Trophy for Overall Best Performance in 99 Air Defence Course was awarded to Aviation Cadet Seargent Tanvir Akbar; while Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Trophy for Best Performance in General Service Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Squadron Under Officer Ahsan Qureshi.

The Spirit formation of PAF Academy aerobatics team Sherdils also presented fly past over the venue. Earlier, on his arrival at the Academy, the Air Chief was received by Air Vice Marshal Hamid Randhawa, Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy Asghar Khan.

 

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Graduation Parade 143 GD (P), 89 Eng, 99 AD, 23 Admin & Special Duties, 09 Nav and 07 Log Courses

16 April, 2020: “Guarding aerial frontiers of Pakistan and measuring up to nation's expectations are sacred responsibilities. Put in your best to befittingly live up to the trust that the nation has reposed in you”, said Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, while addressing the graduation parade at PAF Academy, Asghar Khan today. He was the chief guest at the graduation ceremony of 143rd GD (P), 89th Engineering, 99th Air Defence, 23rd Admin & Special Duties,09th Navigation and 07th Logistics courses. Owing to COVID-19 threat, guests were not invited for the ceremony to ensure precautionary measures related to prevalent situation in letter and spirit. Addressing the graduating officers, the Air Chief said, “ You are the proud custodians of valuable traditions set by our predecessors who transformed PAF into an efficient fighting force.

Therefore, your quest for excellence does not culminate with your graduation". Highlighting the current situation the Air Chief further said that PAF has implemented all measures in line with the guidelines by Government of Pakistan to preserve force readiness and ensure safety of personnel. He also assured the nation that PAF remains committed and prepared to respond, when called for. A total of 115 Aviation Cadets graduated at the occasion. The Chief Guest awarded branch insignias to the graduating officers and also gave away trophies to the distinction holders.

Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for Best Performance in Flying Training and the coveted Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Flying Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Academy Under Officer Haider Zameer Afridi; whereas Aviation Cadet Seargent Muhammad Kamran Arif was awarded Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for Best Performance in Engineering and the coveted Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering. Trophy for Overall Best Performance in 99 Air Defence Course was awarded to Aviation Cadet Seargent Tanvir Akbar; while Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Trophy for Best Performance in General Service Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Squadron Under Officer Ahsan Qureshi.

The Spirit formation of PAF Academy aerobatics team Sherdils also presented fly past over the venue. Earlier, on his arrival at the Academy, the Air Chief was received by Air Vice Marshal Hamid Randhawa, Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy Asghar Khan.

An interesting passing out. Could have been slightly better without the music.

 

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An interesting passing out. Could have been slightly better without the music.

Couldn't agree with you more. I tried listening on remarks/words of wisdom the ACM was giving out to each Cadet, but that damn song was a bit loud.

By the way, when is the next ACM to take over from the current one?

 

[TsAr]

Couldn't agree with you more. I tried listening on remarks/words of wisdom the ACM was giving out to each Cadet, but that damn song was a bit loud.

By the way, when is the next ACM to take over from the current one?

his date of retirement is 18 march 2021

 

[Raider 21]

Couldn't agree with you more. I tried listening on remarks/words of wisdom the ACM was giving out to each Cadet, but that damn song was a bit loud.

By the way, when is the next ACM to take over from the current one?

One of my relatives is his PSO, he can be see in this video. Probably next year. From the rumours I heard, it will be Paracha.

 

[litman]

unlucky batch of cadets. their graduation parade has been totally spoiled by the corona.

 

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unlucky batch of cadets. their graduation parade has been totally spoiled by the corona.

But lucky to graduate at all with a parade too. Tons of graduations around the world have been put on hold.

 

[TsAr]

One of my relatives is his PSO, he can be see in this video. Probably next year. From the rumours I heard, it will be Paracha.

He is retiring next year in March, Paracha will be 3rd in line and has a good enough chance to become the next chief. What is your opinion on Paracha as the next air chief.

 

[Side-Winder]

Nothing beats the Show up at Kakul

 

[Raider 21]

He is retiring next year in March, Paracha will be 3rd in line and has a good enough chance to become the next chief. What is your opinion on Paracha as the next air chief.

Well I never worked with him, to us air force brats he's just like any other fighter jock. Heard he's very ambitious, but has become a team player over the years. There are others that would do the job as equal or better than him, so if he is DCAS Ops I'd say he'd be a good air chief.

 

[TsAr]

Well I never worked with him, to air force brats he's just like any other fighter jock. Heard he's very ambitious, but has become a team player over the years. There are others that would do the job as equal or better than him, so if he is DCAS Ops I'd say he'd be a good air chief.

being the DCAS Ops and being incharge of 27th Feb operation I think his stakes are high.

 

[Raider 21]

being the DCAS Ops and being incharge of 27th Feb operation I think his stakes are high.

DCAS Ops is normally in command to take the Air Chief position. So 27th Feb or not, high chance he'll get it. Personally there a few others I feel that would be better because of their extensive combat tours and experience, but it is what it is, they'll pick the best man deemed fit for the job.

 

[TsAr]

DCAS Ops is normally in command to take the Air Chief position. So 27th Feb or not, high chance he'll get it. Personally there a few others I feel that would be better because of their extensive combat tours and experience, but it is what it is, they'll pick the best man deemed fit for the job.

I think most if not all 3 stars deserve to get promoted, luck also plays a major part in it.

 

[StormBreaker]

Couldn't agree with you more. I tried listening on remarks/words of wisdom the ACM was giving out to each Cadet, but that damn song was a bit loud.

By the way, when is the next ACM to take over from the current one?

MUSIC INTENSIFIES
PONN PON PONNNN

 

[Adam_Khan]

DCAS Ops is normally in command to take the Air Chief position. So 27th Feb or not, high chance he'll get it. Personally there a few others I feel that would be better because of their extensive combat tours and experience, but it is what it is, they'll pick the best man deemed fit for the job.

You might agree or not but I feel AM Jawad would be a better option for next CAS though it's highly likely that it's going to go to Paracha in the end.